Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Heathcliff Looking In On You All

Hi, all my blogging friends. As you can see, I'm on the outside looking in...this has been the status quo for much of the time since the arrival of you know who and who...just on two weeks ago. I'm not so sure I can handle much more of this apparent 'favouritism'! They claim it's because I have a 'medical condition' and need to stay calm, but I think it's all a ruse...although I have had tests at the vet and there are some things to be concerned about. I feel fine, though!

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Yes, those are the two imposters! Do NOT be fooled by their cute pose! They are quite a handful.

Bonny, Toby and I have to spend our time looking in more often than we like...not that Bonny and Toby are in the habit of spending time inside the house. Being such large dogs, they have their own comfortable quarters for relaxing...that's Toby saying Hi to the new Lady of the House.

Just look at her...little Miss High and Mighty!

Our humans are besotted with these two and I guess I have to admit that are quite cute...when they're asleep! I have a devil of a job keeping them in check when they aren't and, when I get too eager, which happens fairly often, I then have to go outside...and look in!

When they aren't being walked in the garden, they spend much of the day in this room and just about everything has had to be taken out of reach as, believe me, these two are into everything!

Here I am trying on my cute face...in one of their beds. Why they need TWO beds, is beyond me as they always sleep snuggled up in one!

This couch has been converted into their DAYBED...all the cushions had to be removed and this temporary cover tucked into the seat, so they don't get their puppy fluff all over it.

Thankfully, they aren't allowed on any of the other couches...that would be too much for me to put up with!

They each have plenty of chewy treats such as cow hooves and pig's ears...but they always want what the other one has!

Coco's teddy is tucked behind her, but she's eyeing Milo's teddy...

And, after some really wild chasing and hyperactive play, they drop, almost instantly...

The tiles are strewn with every towel and mat that over the years has been decommissioned for our use and purpose and that washing machine is churning away almost throughout the day.

Well, that's OVER & OUT from me. I'm off to take a nap now while there's some peace and quiet!

32 comments:

Oh Heathcliff, you are the cutest. I commend you for being such a good guy with those two newbies in your home. But your yoomens are wonderful and love you and Bonny and Toby just as much and much longer too. Purrs to make you feel better, from Ginger Hedges of Kenya.

Take heart, Heathcliff - they'll grow out of the puppy stage soon enough. Then all will go back to equals - or close to it. As cute as the pups are, they don't hold a candle to your handsome and appealing face.

Little Miss High & Mighty indeed! Poor you, Heathcliffe - but you have a lovely name! We all love you, and I think it is high time that you put your foot down and showed these usurpers just who is boss in that house!! Wonderful photos of you all. If I were there, I would give YOU lots of cuddles!

I had to drag my husband in to look at the pictures. he stood over my shoulder as we scrolled through and we said "awww" in unison. Now I want a new pup. Four dogs in a garden- I think my husband would kill me.P.S. Heathcliff is a great name!

Heathcliff you are so good putting up with those 2 it is not always nice when there are newcomers in the home and I keep making typos and it is so annoying, yeah I know that has nothing to do with this post but thought I would throw that in there just because..............

Thank you all for your very kind messages. It's so good to know you all see things from my perspective :)

Our old vet has not been giving us the best attention of late and so we have been to see a new one. The very first thing she noticed on me is that I have muscle loss on the top of my head. She checked me all over and then did X-Rays and some blood tests, because I have been a bit hoarse. The old vet had given me 2 lots of antibiotics for what he said was bronchitis. The new vet disagreed with his diagnosis. She found some fatty deposits on my lung tissue, which she said is similar to cholesterol. She also said my kidneys are not concentrating my urine and my abdomen is a bit distended, even though I am not overweight at all. They have ruled out Cushing's Disease, but I need more tests. My heart is strong and I feel fine, but my humans do worry so! I run about, go for my daily walk, eat my food and sleep well at bedtime.

For my humans' sake, I hope the vet can soon tell them what the problem is, so we can begin the correct treatment.

How do these babies look so peaceful and happy all the time? Are you a dog whisperor? I tell you I could really use one now for our babie. The smallest noice and you would think she was going to have a heart attack! She really hates maching bands and that is a big proublem here in Norway this time of year.